April 23, 2002
CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 H89769CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:2918.90.4300
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089RE: The tariff classification of 2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-methoxybenzoic acid, CAS # 112811-65-1, imported in bulk form, from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated March 19, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, 2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-methoxybenzoic acid, is a halogenated, carboxylic acid with an additional oxygen function indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for 2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-methoxybenzoic acid will be 2918.90.4300, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.. The rate of duty will be 7.9 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,